Dom Robinson reviews

Droopy's Tennis Open

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Price: £34.99 Players: 1-2 Droopy's Tennis Open isn't a game that needs much introduction, nor explanation. It's a standard tennis game for either a single player or two, with a link-up cable. The difference here is that you get to play as a number of Warner Bros cartoon characters starting with Droopy and McWolf at first, with later ones to be revealed: Dripple, Bubbles Vavoom, Butch and Screwy Squirrel. However many games or sets you play, there's the option to play in cartoon mode which deviates slightly from the norm by placing random items on court such as a pair of sneakers to help you run faster, an exploding clock which isn't something you want to go near, a spring to make the ball change direction in an unexpected way on the rebound and a racket to make your opponent hit only lobs for a short time.

The graphics and sound are nothing to get too excited about, although the players are nicely detailed and although the whole court doesn't fit onto the screen at once, as it scrolls up and down you can still see where the player on the far side at the top is and for the one nearest to you, a marker indicates the position so if that's you you can get into position to return the ball. It's a very easy game to pick up and play and is one best experienced on those long car journeys or any situation where you need a burst of entertainment.

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Review copyright © Dominic Robinson, 2002.